About Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary in Lawngtlai district in southern Mizoram, covering about 110 sq km along the Ngengpui River. Notified in 1991, it protects one of Mizoram's largest remaining tracts of virgin tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest. Notable for its undisturbed habitat, it supports clouded leopard, gaur, barking deer, hoolock gibbon and diverse birds, offering a remote nature experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, densely forested sanctuary with virgin tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest along the Ngengpui River valley. The area is largely undisturbed with thick canopy, riverine stretches and forest trails. Sightings may include gaur, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, hoolock gibbon, clouded leopard and varied birds. There are no developed tourist structures inside; exploration is on foot with a forest guide along designated trails and river banks.
Key highlights
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One of Mizoram's largest virgin tropical evergreen forest tracts covering 110 sq km
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Ngengpui River flowing through the sanctuary forming scenic riverine habitat
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Habitat for clouded leopard, gaur, sambar, barking deer and hoolock gibbon
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Rich birdlife including hornbills, pheasants and forest birds
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Remote and undisturbed wilderness with high biodiversity
History of Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1991 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with an area of 110 sq km. Established to protect one of the last extensive undisturbed tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest tracts in southern Mizoram along the Ngengpui River basin.
Culture & Context
Located in the Lai Autonomous District area of southern Mizoram, surrounded by Lai tribal villages that have traditional dependence on forest resources; the sanctuary represents the natural heritage of the region.
Route
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